HP TouchSmart 610-1230a All-in-One Desktop PC

HP TouchSmart 610-1230a All-in-One Desktop PC

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Processor 2nd Generation Intel Sandy Bridge Quad Core i7-2600 3.8GHz Processor
Memory Type PC3-10600 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Installed Memory 8GB
Max Memory 16GB
Memory Slots 4 SO-DIMM Slots
Memory Size 204 Pin
Original Hard Drives 2TB 7200RPM SATA II 3Gb/sec Hard Drive
Supported Drives One Internal 3.5 Inch Drive Bay

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What are the different Solid State Drive Classifications

SATA Solid State Drive Classifications

SATA solid state drives (SSD) are commonplace. They utilize the SATA interface, whether in the 2.5” (physical) or M.2 (logical) form factor. One specific characteristic divides the “good” drives from the “bad”: the presence or lack of DRAM. DRAM on a SSD does not act as a write or data cache as you would find on a Hard Drive. Instead, it helps with the flash translation layer (FTL) – the method by which the drive communicates between the OS and the flash. The FTL handles myriad functions and the presence of DRAM assists it in these tasks, improving both performance and endurance. Drives utilized with mixed workloads – reads and writes – and especially many small operations benefit most from DRAM. This includes OS and mixed use.

Entry Level SATA Solid State Drives
Entry Level SATA solid state drives are suitable for light OS use and general data storage or may act as a dedicated game drive. Depending on the need for storage capacity these are generally used in smaller capacity for lighter use with general data storage and larger in capacity for gaming drives. Most QLC drives fall into the entry level category because they require more flash to hit peak performance due to denser flash and the parallel nature of SSD design. QLC drives are also slower and less consistent outside of the temporary SLC cache. Entry Level SATA drives also usually lack DRAM, which is more crucial for SATA drives.

Mid Level SATA Solid State Drives
Mid Level SATA solid state drives are suitable for any use but are a cheaper alternative to the very best drives on the market. They usually have DRAM but may be deficient in some other areas, such as have older or lower quality flash, an older controller, etc. These are an option if budget is important, but you do not want to drop to a DRAM-less drive. Mid level drives are generally used in laptops, PCs and other devices that operate eight hours a day, five days a week, in standard laptop and desktop applications.

Pro Level SATA Solid State Drives
Pro Level SATA solid state drives are the very best on the market. They have newer, more powerful controllers, use the most current NAND flash and have the highest Endurance (TBW) and (DWPD) rating of any SSDs on the market. Pro level drives are suitable for any type of usage. They are commonly used in heavy-duty workstations that create and edit photos and videos, process big data and regularly need to move loads of data through the system in short periods of time.

M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive Classifications

When it comes to a PC’s system “responsiveness”, storage is one of the most crucial hardware components. The faster the drive, the faster the system boots, the faster apps launch, and the faster files save. When choosing what M.2 NVMe SSD is best for your needs, there are a couple things to consider. First is the form factor (mainly the length of the drive). While most M.2 drives are 22mm wide and 80mm long, there are some that are shorter or longer. You can tell by the four or five digit number in their names, with the first two digits representing width and the others showing length. The most common size is labeled M.2 2280. Some laptops will only support a M.2 2230 or M.2 2242 drives, but most laptops and desktops support M.2 2280 drives. Second is what type of usage is the drive for. Generally, QLC NAND SSDs are purchased when larger capacities are desired at a less expensive price and TLC NAND SSDs are purchased for consistency and reliability. Another major consideration when selecting a M.2 SSD is what controller it has. There are different controllers – four or eight channel, one or more cores, etc. Lastly is the endurance (TBW) and (DWPD) rating for the drive's reliability and lifespan. Note: M.2 NVMe Generation 4.0 drives are backwards compatible and can be installed in PCs that support Generation 3.0, but they will run at Generation 3.0 speeds due to the system board limitations.

Entry Level M.2 NVMe Solid State Drives
Entry-Level M.2 NVMe solid state drives are SATA replacement drives that are suitable for light OS use, general data storage and are a good option for laptops, ultrabooks and SFF desktops. These drives tend to have weaker, four-channel controllers with less or no DRAM. Most QLC drives fall into the entry level category because they require more flash to hit peak performance due to denser flash and the parallel nature of SSD design.

Mid Level M.2 NVMe Solid State Drives
Mid-Level M.2 NVMe solid state drives are the best consumer drives with high performance in Laptops, Ultrabooks and SFF Desktops. Generally these SSDs have powerful eight-channel controllers, sufficient DRAM, higher quality NAND flash and have a decent endurance (TBW) and (DWPD) rating. Drives in this category will give you the best user experience while being more affordable than pro level drives. These are an option if budget is important, but you don't want to go with a lower performance entry level drive.

Pro Level M.2 NVMe Solid State Drives
Pro-Level M.2 NVMe solid state drives are the very best SSDs on the market. They are extremely fast and have the most powerful eight-channel controllers, use the highest quality NAND flash and have the highest endurance (TBW) and (DWPD) rating of any SSDs on the market. Pro level drives are suitable for any type of usage and are commonly found in the following devices and environments - gaming devices, laptops and desktops, heavy-duty workstation devices that process loads of data through the system in short periods of time, and to create/edit photos and videos. Pro level NVMe SSDs used in conjunction with top-rated high-end CPUs and GPUs deliver the greatest performance benefits.

Upgrade & Replacement Options HP TouchSmart 610-1230a All-in-One Desktop PC

3.5" Desktop Hard Disk Drive

18 options
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Endurance Western Digital Endurance - 4TB 5400RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Western Digital Purple
$99.00
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Endurance Seagate Endurance - 4TB 5400RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Seagate SkyHawk
$89.00
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Endurance Western Digital Endurance - 2TB 5400RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Western Digital Purple
$68.00
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Endurance Western Digital Endurance - 1TB 5400RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Western Digital Purple
$64.00
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Performance Western Digital Performance - 2TB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Western Digital Black
$89.00
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Performance Seagate Performance - 2TB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Seagate BarraCuda
$67.00
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Performance Western Digital Performance - 1TB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Western Digital Black
$60.00
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Performance Seagate Performance - 1TB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Seagate BarraCuda
$57.00
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Performance Western Digital Performance - 500GB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Western Digital Black
$67.00
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Performance Seagate Performance - 500GB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 32MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Seagate BarraCuda
$55.00
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Performance Seagate Performance - 250GB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Seagate BarraCuda
$37.00
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Mainstream Seagate Mainstream - 4TB 5400RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Seagate BarraCuda
$78.00
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Mainstream Western Digital Mainstream - 4TB 5400RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Western Digital Blue
$99.00
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Mainstream Seagate Mainstream - 2TB 5400RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Seagate BarraCuda
$65.00
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Mainstream Western Digital Mainstream - 2TB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Western Digital Blue
$69.00
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Mainstream Western Digital Mainstream - 1TB 5400RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Western Digital Blue
$57.00
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Mainstream Western Digital Mainstream - 1TB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Western Digital Blue
$58.00
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Mainstream Western Digital Mainstream - 500GB 5400RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - Western Digital Blue
$57.00
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Desktop Internal SATA III Solid State Drive

28 options
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Entry Level Crucial Entry Level - 2TB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Crucial
$130.00
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Entry Level Western Digital Entry Level - 2TB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Western Digital
$150.00
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Entry Level Crucial Entry Level - 1TB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Crucial
$70.00
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Entry Level Western Digital Entry Level - 1TB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Western Digital
$90.00
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Entry Level Kingston Entry Level - 960GB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Kingston
$69.00
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Entry Level Kingston Entry Level - 480GB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Kingston
$53.00
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Entry Level Crucial Entry Level - 480GB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Crucial
$49.00
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Entry Level Western Digital Entry Level - 480GB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Western Digital
$65.00
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Entry Level Crucial Entry Level - 240GB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Crucial
$39.00
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Entry Level Kingston Entry Level - 240GB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Kingston
$42.00
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Entry Level Western Digital Entry Level - 240GB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Western Digital
$46.00
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Mid Level Kingston Mid Level - 2TB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND 2GB LPDDR3 Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Kingston
$180.00
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Mid Level Kingston Mid Level - 1TB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND 1GB LPDDR3 Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Kingston
$107.00
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Mid Level Kingston Mid Level - 512GB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND 512MB LPDDR3 Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Kingston
$69.00
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Mid Level Kingston Mid Level - 256GB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND 256MB LPDDR3 Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Kingston
$46.00
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Pro Level Western Digital Pro Level - 4TB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC nCache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Western Digital
$299.00
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Pro Level Samsung Pro Level - 4TB SATA III 6Gb/s MLC V-NAND 4GB LPDDR4 DRAM Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Samsung
$330.00
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Pro Level Western Digital Pro Level - 2TB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC nCache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Western Digital
$155.00
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Pro Level Crucial Pro Level - 2TB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND 2GB LPDDR3 Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Crucial
$180.00
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Pro Level Samsung Pro Level - 2TB SATA III 6Gb/s MLC V-NAND 2GB LPDDR4 DRAM Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Samsung
$189.00
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Pro Level Western Digital Pro Level - 1TB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC nCache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Western Digital
$90.00
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Pro Level Crucial Pro Level - 1TB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND 1GB LPDDR3 Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Crucial
$100.00
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Pro Level Samsung Pro Level - 1TB SATA III 6Gb/s MLC V-NAND 1GB LPDDR4 DRAM Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Samsung
$119.00
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Pro Level Western Digital Pro Level - 500GB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC nCache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Western Digital
$68.00
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Pro Level Crucial Pro Level - 500GB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND 512MB LPDDR3 Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Crucial
$71.00
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Pro Level Samsung Pro Level - 500GB SATA III 6Gb/s MLC V-NAND 512MB LPDDR4 DRAM Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Samsung
$79.00
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Pro Level Western Digital Pro Level - 250GB SATA III 6Gb/s TLC 3D NAND SLC nCache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Western Digital
$60.00
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Pro Level Samsung Pro Level - 250GB SATA III 6Gb/s MLC V-NAND 512MB LPDDR4 DRAM Cache 3.5" Solid State Drive - Samsung
$60.00
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